1. If you could own any building in the world, which one would it be and what would you do with it?
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. Why? Because gay King Ludwig II of Bavaria built this beautiful fairytale castle and I'm sure I would feel right at home, living there! 2. If you had to erase somebody from the contact list in your cell phone (and therefore erase that person out of your life), who would it be?
I have never been one to acquire collections of casual acquaintances. The people I have in my mobile (cell) phone are treasured friends and I wouldn't want to "erase" any of them.3. Have you ever thrown up on a plane? If yes, did you find the vomit bag in time?
I never fly. I have a phobia of flying.4. Have you ever hugged a tree and felt better afterwards?
Often.5. Do you live in your dream house?
Not now, but I will when I retire in a couple of years.6. Which TV show character would you like to be?
Tobias Moretti, who plays Inspector Richard Moser in the German television program "Kommisar Rex" (re-run many times on Australian television, where it enjoys cult status). 7. Which TV show character would you rather not be?
Can't think of one. I don't watch programs I don't like, with characters I don't like, so haven't given myself the opportunity to entertain this notion.8. What is the weirdest thing you ever did while you were drunk?
Flirted outrageously with a gorgeous, glamorous drag queen in a gay bar one night (very out of character for me). She realised I was drunk and was very gracious and sweet about it. 9. What's your worst fashion mistake?
Head to toe black leather worn to what turned out to be a very prissy, pretentious cocktail party. I had been led to believe it was going to be another kind of party entirely!10. If you could send Jake Gyllenhaal a text message, what would it say (max. 160 characters)?
"Congratulations on your brilliant portrayal of Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain."11. If you could send Heath Ledger a text message, what would it say (max. 160 characters)?
"You are one of the greatest dramatic actors of our time."12. If you could send president George W. Bush a text message, what would it say (max. 160 characters)?
"I'm sure you meant well, but . . . "13. If you could send a text message to anybody, who would it be and what would you say (max. 160 characters)?
It would be to my deceased mother and I would tell her how much I love her and miss her.14. Have you ever said "I hate you" to somebody you love?
No.
15. Have you ever said "I love you" even though you didn't mean it?
No.16. What would you do differently if you could do high school all over again?
Stand up to the bullies and punch their lights out. With the benefit of hindsight, I now realise that all bullies are cowards. If I had simply stood up to them, instead of running away, my high school years would have been a lot less stressful for me.17. How many times a day do you look in the mirror? Do you like what you see every time?
Shaving in the morning and brushing my teeth at night. Do I like what I see? Sure! It's me! I live in there!18. Do you think you will ever be truly fed up with Brokeback Mountain?
I am very careful to pace myself, with viewings of Brokeback Mountain only every couple of months or so. In this way, I enjoy it afresh each time.19. Who would you like to figure skate with?
Christopher Meloni. 20. Which big mystery of the world would you like to see unravelled?
How did the gay painter Caravaggio really die and where is he buried? There are lots of theories, but no-one knows for sure. I'd like to be able to place some flowers on his grave.Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
by Ottavio Leoni, ca 1621